16 JUNE 2025

16 JUNE 2025

1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the revamped Shravana Sanjeevini programme?
1. Cochlear implants are recommended for all children under 2 years of age.
2. The government provides a 50% subsidy for replacing ineffective processors during the warranty period.
3. Auditory-Verbal Therapy is provided only until the child turns 2 years old.
4. Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust covers the cost of cochlear implant surgeries.
A) Only 2 and 4
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 1 and 2
2. Which of the following statements about DIGIPIN are true?
1. DIGIPIN is a 10-digit numeric code replacing India’s traditional PIN system.
2. DIGIPIN was developed by India Post, IIT Hyderabad, and ISRO’s NRSC.
3. Each DIGIPIN represents a 4×4 meter square and is linked to geographic coordinates.
4. DIGIPIN stores personal address details and property ownership data.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka added the highest wind energy capacity in India in FY 2024–25.
2. India’s total wind energy capacity now ranks second globally.
3. Wind energy is a decentralized and clean power source.
4. Karnataka’s Renewable Energy Policy 2022–2027 includes plans for wind-solar-storage integration.
A) Only 1, 2, and 3
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2 and 4
D) Only 1 and 3
4.Which of the following statements about Rudrastra VTOL Combat Drone are true?
1. Rudrastra is a hybrid VTOL drone developed by a Bengaluru-based government PSU.
2. It can operate in rugged terrains without the need for a runway.
3. The drone uses anti-personnel airburst warheads for precision strikes.
4. Its total operational range exceeds 150 km with 90 minutes of endurance.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All of the above
5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is known for being made entirely of metal to ensure durability.
2. Black boxes are orange and help reconstruct flight accidents by recording vital flight data and cockpit audio.
3. The crash of AI-171 occurred during the landing phase, which is the safest part of flight.
4. The Montreal Convention governs airline liability in international flight accidents.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 3, and 4
D) Only 2, 3, and 4